Renewable Power for Automotive Manufacturing in India

Start with the production calendar

Record interval electricity demand for normal production, low-output periods and shutdowns. Identify material changes planned for assembly, machining, utilities or charging loads. Solar output and plant demand may not coincide throughout the year; the assessment should show the assumptions used for self-consumption and surplus handling.

Compare onsite RESCO and open-access procurement

For onsite RESCO, review usable roof or land, metering, site access and the long-term operating arrangement. For open access, review the drawal location, applicable charges, losses, settlement arrangements and contracted energy against plant demand. Compare alternatives on a consistent delivered-cost basis. Savings require the facility’s actual bill and a current commercial proposal.

When should storage be assessed?

Storage merits a separate study where surplus generation, shutdown periods or time-of-use requirements create a defined need. Size it from the required power, energy duration and operating duty. Suzuki’s July 2026 Kharkhoda announcement describes storage of surplus and holiday solar generation for later production use. This is an industry example, not a GH2 Solar customer or project reference.

Protect production requirements

A renewable electricity contract does not by itself replace the facility’s backup and power-quality arrangements. Define critical loads, operating interfaces and installation windows with the plant team. Any hydrogen, process-heat or mobility requirement should be scoped separately instead of treating it as a standard addition to a solar procurement proposal.

Prepare your assessment pack

Share recent electricity bills and interval data, sanctioned demand, connection voltage, plant location, working shifts and shutdown calendar. For onsite projects, add roof or land information and occupancy tenure. Include the current long-term credit-rating report, desired capacity and target start date. The form below routes these details for eligibility review.

Can component suppliers enquire as well as vehicle manufacturers?

Yes. GH2 Solar evaluates eligible industrial facilities against the same project-size, credit-rating, location and technical requirements. Automotive-sector membership alone does not establish eligibility.

Which procurement route fits a plant with limited roof space?

Open-access supply can be assessed for eligible requirements from 1 MW in Maharashtra and Rajasthan. The drawal point, state requirements, load profile and commercial terms determine suitability.

Will a solar project supply the factory continuously?

Solar generation varies with daylight and weather. Continuous plant operation requires the appropriate grid, backup and, where justified, storage arrangements. Any firm-supply commitment must be separately designed and contracted.

Does an automotive plant need hydrogen to use renewable electricity?

No. Solar electricity procurement can be assessed independently. Hydrogen requires a defined application, demand specification, safety assessment and separate technical and commercial evaluation.